OSUWare
What is available?
OSU used to give out a disc with software that is handy to have and use for classes and work. This disc was produced by the OSU Computer Helpdesk, but having many left over we have decided to forgo the CD this year and have everything web based. If you would still like a CD, or a flash drive with this software, you can always come to the walk-up helpdesk kiosk computer. At the kiosk, you can get the software on your USB flash drive or a CD.
This is located at the 2nd floor of the Valley Library.
What OSU provides...
OSU students, staff, and faculty with an ONID account, may download and install security software, Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP), for use on their personal computers. StatGraphics Centurion XV and Cisco VPN? software are also available for download.
These software applications are the only "non-freeware" applications that are available for those affiliated with OSU.
Downloading Symantec Endpoint Protection or StatGraphics
You can download Symantec Endpoint Protection and StatGraphics here:
You will need a valid ONID account login in order to get to the software.
You can also obtain the OSUware software from our walk-up kiosk located on the 2nd floor of the Valley Library. You can find more information about the OSUware Kiosk here:
VPN
You can obtain the Cisco VPN software here.
You will need a valid ONID account login in order to get to the software.
Freeware recommended by OSU:
Windows Software
The following software is available for Windows XP/Vista/7:
- Adobe Acrobat Reader - Allows you to view PDFs
- Ampache - Free music streaming via the internet (winamp)
- Cisco VPN Client - ONID Account Required - Allows you to remotely connect to the OSU network.
- Cygwin - A Linux-like environment for Windows
- Office 2003 to 2007 File Format Converter - Allows file conversion from .docx to .doc
- FileZilla - Allows you to connect to your ONID file storage space.
- IrfanView - Is a free picture viewer and editor.
- Java - Allows you to view certain web content.
- Mozilla Firefox - Web browser alternative to Internet Explorer.
- Mozilla Thunderbird - Free email client alternative to Outlook
- KompoZer - Web authoring software
- Libre Office - Free alternative to Microsoft Office Suite
- Paint.net - Free software for digital photo editing.
- Pidgin - Free IM client, supports multiple formats.
- PuTTY - Free SSH?/FTP? command line program.
- Statgraphics - ONID Account Required - Statistical Software for OSU Students
- Symantec Endpoint Protection - ONID Account Required - Anti-virus offered to students and employees by OSU.
- VLC Media Player - Free media player as an alternative to Windows Media Player
- WinSCP - File transfer program, free alternative to SSH Shell.
- WordPress - Free web development software. Allows you to edit web pages easily without any coding knowledge.
Macintosh OS X Software
The following software is available for Macintosh OS X:
- Adium X - Free instant messaging client, supports multiple formats.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader - Allows you to read PDFs
- Ampache - Winamp, music streaming via internet.
- Cisco VPN Client - ONID Account Required - Allows you to remotely connect to the OSU Network.
- Cyberduck - File transfer program. Equivalent to winSCP in Windows.
- Mozilla Firefox - Alternative web browser to Safari
- Mozilla Thunderbird - Alternative email client to Mac Mail
- Smantec AntiVirus - ONID Account Required - Anti-virus offered to students and employees by OSU.
- KompoZer - Web authoring software
- WordPress - Free web development software. Allows you to edit web pages easily without any coding knowledge.
- VLC Media Player - Free media player.
